Alexander Sorloth has played just 155 minutes across six appearances for Atletico Madrid this season, according to MARCA, leaving the striker’s future in doubt ahead of the January transfer window.
What was considered untouchable during the summer transfer window has now become an option to explore when the winter market opens. MARCA reported that the forward’s status at the club has changed radically due to a combination of limited playing time and a two-month pre-season injury that delayed his start to the campaign.
Juventus has renewed its interest in the Norwegian international. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport via Yahoo Sports, the Italian club is studying options to reinforce its attack and views Sorloth’s physical profile and hold-up play as a strong fit for their squad needs.
CalcioMercato.com noted that Los Bianconeri already tried to recruit the former Real Sociedad and Villarreal player last summer, and would welcome a player to improve an attack where neither Randal Kolo Muani nor Nick Woltemade are offering the desired performance.
Juventus may leverage their excellent relations with Atletico Madrid stemming from the loan of Canadian forward Jonathan David, who has regained his Lille form in Madrid, to make a move.
Simeone deployed Sorloth against Bayern Munich to counter a high press, but the forward won only one duel against the central defenders. Meanwhile, Jonathan David has emerged as a reliable alternative after scoring in his first three league matches following a deadline-day arrival. Sorloth is 30 years old.
Sorloth remains under contract with Atletico Madrid until June 2028, having arrived at Atletico in the summer of 2024 from Villarreal for 32 million euros. Fichajes.com noted that the player’s current deal and reduced playing time could prompt a winter meeting with management and the coaching staff to discuss his desire for regular minutes, while Goal.com reported that his market valuation, which cost over 30 million euros in the summer, is expected to decrease in January due to his few appearances.
His current salary at the former Leipzig, Real Sociedad and Trabzonspor player is around 6 million euros gross per year, a figure within reach for a Juventus side aiming to reach the Champions League.
Juventus is also monitoring other players on their list, such as Gianluca Scamacca, Mateo Retegui and Folarin Balogun. Juventus sporting director Marco Ottolini traveled to Oslo last June to watch the striker in person, at a time when Sorloth was convinced of a move to Italy and posted messages on social media suggesting the deal would be resolved before the World Cup.
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